Hello everyone. I feel like it has been forever since I last posted. Probably because it has! Since I last blogged we have had a crew meeting, and two dress and script rehearsals!

During our last crew meeting it was crunch time. We had to figure out how many cameras we were going to have, which scenes to shoot at night, the different make-up and costumes to be used for the shoots, our sound equipment, and much more! We also reviewed all the locations that we will be shooting at which include historical sites :).

The ‘Blind Man’ Scene

The ‘Locket’ scene.

Also, the cameras and the sound were tested out in preparation for shooting next week. Also, as always, Peter Kovic who is in charge of our documentary, had cameras set up around the facility to capture all the exciting moments and all the work that actually goes on while making an independent film.

Video camera technician, Vlad.

Testing sound equipment.

View from the documentary video camera.

As the photographer for the film, I decided to spice up the pictures by shooting some in black and white. I am very pleased with the black and white touch. Because of the setting we were rehearsing in, it toned down the background colors and images that I felt were taking away from the subjects in the pictures. Also, the rehearsal and the behind the scenes experience is a very raw experience and I think black and white photos capture this essence perfectly.

And of course, this film has some steampunk influences which will be shown through various props, one being Victor’s goggles:

Last, but of course not least, are some of our actresses wearing the lovely dresses that were mentioned in an earlier blog. They are beautiful!

I also added a chalk and charcoal effect to these two pictures! Suspense, suspense!

Well that’s all I have for today folks. Stay tuned and don’t forget to check out the other bloggers posts!

Since we have people from Houston, Galveston, and Houston’s surrounding areas, even as far as College Station, working on the film, we always have to negotiate and compromise on our meeting places to be fair and satisfy everyone’s needs and schedules!

I am the photographer for the film, so I am keeping track of all the behind the scene’s adventures including what it takes to create an independent film (a lot of work). I am also collaborating with Peter, the camera man in charge of the documentary which will be about the process of making the film and who the people are that are working on this film.

A good bunch, but not everyone showed up for this read-through.

Not all but some tech were there including myself, Peter, and Judith- also the writer of the script and the one who has brought us all together. Also, MJ, the director and narrator at the moment, Dustin as Victor Frankenstein, Tim as Clerval, Matt as the Monster, Martha as Justine, Travis as Krempe, and Megan as the Maid.

The Monster

Victor Frankenstein

The Script: Written by Judith B. Shields, which is pretty close to the original text of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Only some tweaks and twists have been added to fit criteria for the film contests (yes, this independent film will be entering a film competition!! And it has steampunk influences too!) and to match the actors and actresses personas and voices.

Alright that is all I have for now. Stay tuned because we just had another meeting and read-through last Friday which I will be blogging about!!